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Estimate a 0%-down USDA loan payment in eligible California areas, including the guarantee and annual fees.

USDA loans allow 0% down in eligible rural and suburban areas. Standard fees are ~1% upfront (financed) and ~0.35% annual. Payment is principal, interest, and the monthly annual fee; taxes and insurance are extra.

How USDA loans work in California

USDA loans offer 0% down for eligible buyers in qualifying rural and suburban California areas, subject to income limits. The upfront guarantee fee is usually financed into the loan; the annual fee is spread across monthly payments. Check the full rules on our USDA loan program page and compare USDA vs FHA.

Frequently asked questions

Do USDA loans really require no down payment?

Yes — eligible USDA loans finance up to 100% of the home's value, so 0% down. You still pay closing costs and the guarantee fees.

What are the USDA fees?

Typically about a 1% upfront guarantee fee (usually financed) and a ~0.35% annual fee spread across monthly payments.

Is my California area USDA-eligible?

Many suburban and rural California areas qualify, subject to USDA maps and income limits. Call us and we'll check your address.

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